Shlomo Karhi
Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.
Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes
Knesset sets special panel to fast-track Karhi’s communications reform
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.
Knesset advances Communication Minister Karhi's controversial Israeli broadcasting reform bill
The bill includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market and, if it passes, is projected to fundamentally change it.
Israel's journalists petition High Court over controversial media reforms
Israel’s journalists push back against a new media reform bill, filing a High Court petition over its rushed advancement.
A-G Baharav-Miara warns broadcast law proposal by CM Shlomo Karhi 'endangers free press'
The proposal, raised on Sunday for the third time in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market.
'Through generations enemies have risen against Judaism': Ministers decry Tel Aviv synagogue ruling
The decision by the municipality was met with some condemnation by Israeli officials.
Karhi cannot be involved in council appts. for Israel's public broadcaster, court rules
The Office revealed relentless, inappropriate attempts by Karhi to interfere in the appointments.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement
Among the signatories calling for Defense Minister Israel Katz to facilitate a tour of north Gaza were six government ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shlomo Karhi, and Amichai Eliyahu.
Israelis could see up to 40% drop in internet connection fees
For the first time, the communications ministry is setting prices based on a cost model for the wholesale market on modern fiber networks.
National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law
Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.
Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban
Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, foreign media outlets have not been allowed into the Gaza Strip independently, and have been limited to entries guided by the IDF.
